If you’re raising kids in Greater Houston, you already know how fast the costs of their future add up: college tuition, first apartments, maybe even a starter home. A new federal program aims to give children a little financial head start: “Trump Accounts,” a type of investment account created in President Donald Trump’s recent tax and spending package.

As one strolls through Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, the serene calm that blankets this 393-acre sanctuary in Humble is striking. Founded by Thelma and Charles Mercer and preserved as a Harris County park since 1974, this botanical gem feels like a world apart from Houston’s hustle.

As the year winds down and Houston’s downtown pulses with holiday energy, The Met continues to serve as a hub for wellness, productivity, and connection. General Manager Thomas Westbrook sat down with us to share what members can look forward to during the final months of the year, and how the club is shaping its vision for 2026.

For many Houstonians, the holidays are filled with family gatherings, festive décor, and cozy moments at home. For others, it’s also the season to make a major decision to selling their home.

Houston drivers know the weather here has a mind of its own. One day the sun is blazing; the next, humidity, rain, and road grime are everywhere. For Oscar Duran, owner of SuperShineSquad, this time of year isn’t just unpredictable, it’s the season when vehicles need the most love.

It takes real bravery to safely propel off the side of a 26-story building. And on Friday, November 14, that’s exactly what dozens of fearless Houstonians will be doing as they step off the edge of the Galleria DoubleTree Hotel for Rappel for a Reason, a fundraising event benefiting the United Way of Greater Houston.

Light Up the Park, presented by Houston Methodist, Houston’s newest holiday celebration.

The event officially opens to the public on Saturday, November 22, kicking off a 45-day festival that runs through January 4, 2026.

Rainbow of Hope Texas. Founded by Ann and Jack Henderson, this sanctuary nestled amidst nature’s embrace serves as a haven for individuals facing developmental, physical, and emotional challenges.